Vivian C. Manzi DeBrino, 81, of East Haven passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Yale-New Haven Hospital with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of 59 years to Peter DeBrino. Vivian was born in New Haven on June 7, 1935; daughter of the late William and Helen Zuffelato Manzi; was a volunteer for the summer Special Olympics; member of the East Haven PTA for many years when her children were younger; volunteered at the CT Hospice, Branford for the past 25 years; member of the Columbus Day Committee for many years; was a Cub Scout Den Mother; was an active fundraiser for Our Lady of Pompeii Church; member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed many years of traveling with her loving husband. Loving mother of Matthew (Tracy) DeBrino, Mark (Cindy) DeBrino, Peter (Gina) DeBrino and William DeBrino. Grandmother of Alisha and Tyler DeBrino, Charla Puccino, Gabrielle Kaczor and Marisa Forti. Sister of William (Nancy) Manzi and John (Janet) Manzi.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Tuesday morning at 9:15. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 10:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Monday from 4 to 8 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.
Dear Mark, Cindy & Family ~
So sorry for your sudden loss. Your mother sounds like she was an amazing woman – may she rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you ~
Our thoughts and prayers got out to you and your family, Pete…
Pete – Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family. So sorry for your loss. Keep the strength.
So sorry for your loss. We will miss her very much always looked forward to seeng her and Pete. She always kept us informed with the latest news of our Conneticut cousins.
Love you Viv
Sorry for the loss of a great mother,friend and someone that you could always count on.She will be missed and never forgotten.
Thoughts and prayers are with the DeBrino family at this time.
Mark so sorry for your loss was a great woman and raised great kids god bless she is in my prayers
We are very sorry for your loss she will be missed dearly, she was a wonderful person our prayers go out to you and your whole family
SoSorry For Your Lost She will be In My Prayers!!????????????
My deepest condolences to you Mark and your family.
Mark and Family, its not an easy thing to lose a parent or a spouse, and it takes a while to get over it, but Just remember the happy times and the fun times and this will keep her in your hearts forever I wish you my deepest condolences. Sincerely Kenneth P. Giordano
Thoughts and prayers to the DeBrino Family and Manzi family for their loss. R.I.P Aunt Vivian.
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.
Dear Pete, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Dear Mr Debrino,Matt,Mark, Peter and Willie. My deepest sympathies to all of you. Viv was an awesome lady and will be sadly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for the family's loss. Prayers sent to all.
OMG I'm so sorry to all of you . I just seen her at my dads funeral. My heart aches for all of you . My prayers are with you .
Words cannot express what Auntie Viv meant to our family. Many fond memories will be our support during the days and weeks ahead. A great loss indeed. Our love and prayers to you, Uncle Peach, Mark, Matthew, Peter, Willie and families.
My prayers and condolences to the Debrino family. Matt and Mark she was a wonderful lady. I remember her from our days at Whitney. May her soul be blessed and assend to Heaven. Rest in peace Mrs. Debrino.
Condolences from the Turcio family. So sorry for your loss, she was a very special person.. You know she's now watching over you. She and your family are in our prayers
To the DeBrino Family-
I am very sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. I remember her from JMMS many, many years ago. A very sweet and nice lady.
So sorry to hear of Vivians passing so glad I had a chance to talk with both of you at Moms birthday party a few years ago. May you and your family be blessed in Gods grace ????
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
So sorry for your sudden loss. We send our deepest sympathy to everyone
and will keep you in our prayers.
To the entire Manzi and DeBrino families. Sorry to hear about the loss of Vivian. She touched many lives, and in memory will continue to do so. She will be missed. My sincere condolences,
Fran McMullen
(friend of Michele and Maria Manzi)
Dear Mark & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are truly sorry for your loss. Vivian was a wonderful woman. My memories are so special of her coming to my salon Tangles to get her hair done with Michele. She was always so considerate!! My you all find peace in the memories she left each one of you.
Dear Pete and family please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Vivian. I have many fond memories of our experiences at the Joseph Melillo Middle School — Good friendships are never forgotten..
I'm sorry this is so late. I just read that Vivian passed. I always loved your mom and Peter your wife. She was a wonderful lady. Loved working with her at Leoni's. I have lots of great memories. Sending my love to all the family.